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Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) To: H. A. Spaulding

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.037 Author/Creator: Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) Place Written: Washington Type: Letter Date: 1865/11/01 Pagination: Order a Copy

Parker modestly recounts his military career with General Grant for possible publication by Spaulding. "There is nothing particularly brilliant in my military history . . . ."

Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895

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